Enrollment
574
Massachusetts · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Attleboro, MA
Robert J. Coelho Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Robert J. Coelho Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 34/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 250219000096
👥 S:T ratio 36
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 34
📋 Attendance 37
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Robert J. Coelho Middle School earns 34/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 91% of Massachusetts schools.
- #1 of 8
- elementary schools in Attleboro · Resource Index
- 34
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.9:1
- large classes for Massachusetts
- 574
- students enrolled
Robert J. Coelho Middle School has class sizes larger than 91% of Massachusetts schools. Computed live against every Massachusetts school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Robert J. Coelho Middle School ranks #1 of 8 elementary schools in Attleboro, MA.
School address
District: Attleboro · Massachusetts
NCES ID 250219000096 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
36.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.9:1
vs 12.3:1 Massachusetts avg
+29% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Robert J. Coelho Middle School compares with Massachusetts and U.S. medians
What stands out at Robert J. Coelho Middle School
Robert J. Coelho Middle School is a mid-sized elementary school in Attleboro, Massachusetts, enrolling 574 students.
Class loads run heavy: 15.9:1 is larger than about 91% of Massachusetts schools and 29% above the 12.3:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Enrollment of 574 puts it in the larger third of Massachusetts schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 1,831 scored Massachusetts schools.
Its student body is led by White (65%) and Hispanic or Latino (15%) (diversity index 54/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 328 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 25.4% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Attleboro spends $16,704 per pupil, 26% below the Massachusetts average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Among Attleboro's elementary schools, it stands alongside Cyril K. Brennan Middle School (599 students): Robert J. Coelho Middle School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (15.9:1 vs 14.3:1).
Attleboro also operates Attleboro High (2,030 students) and Cyril K. Brennan Middle School (599 students) alongside Robert J. Coelho Middle School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Robert J. Coelho Middle School compares
Robert J. Coelho Middle School on the metrics families compare, against Massachusetts and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Massachusetts | Massachusetts avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.9:1 | ▲ 29% | 12.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 574 | top 29% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.9:1
Leaner classes than 39% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
574
Bigger than 70% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Staffing depth
15.9:1
students per teacher
- 29% above state mean
Top 91% in Massachusetts - lower ratio than 9% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
25.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$16,704
per pupil, district-wide
- below Massachusetts avg of $22,458
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors1.8 FTE
Per 328 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 23 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 65.0%
Hispanic or Latino 15.0%
African American 8.5%
Two or More 6.3%
Asian 5.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 65.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 54.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 54.1, Robert J. Coelho Middle School is more mixed than the Massachusetts school average of 47.3.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Attleboro, which includes Robert J. Coelho Middle School.
$16,704
Per student
-26%
vs Massachusetts
Avg $22,458
+1%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 48.1%
State 46.4%
Federal 5.5%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Robert J. Coelho Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Attleboro High | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Cyril K. Brennan Middle School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Wamsutta Middle School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Hyman Fine Elementary School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Peter Thacher Elementary School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Robert J. Coelho Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,030
- Students per teacher
- 17.2:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 599
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
- Enrollment
- 593
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- Enrollment
- 472
- Students per teacher
- 18.9:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- Enrollment
- 467
- Students per teacher
- 13.7:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
Similar elementary schools in Attleboro
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Cyril K. Brennan Middle School
Standard public school
599 students 14.3:1 students per teacher
Wamsutta Middle School
Standard public school
593 students 16:1 students per teacher
Hyman Fine Elementary School
Standard public school
472 students 18.9:1 students per teacher
Peter Thacher Elementary School
Standard public school
467 students 13.7:1 students per teacher
Hill-Roberts Elementary School
Standard public school
412 students 13.7:1 students per teacher
Thomas Willett Elementary School
Standard public school
373 students 14.9:1 students per teacher
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Massachusetts, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~574 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.9:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Robert J. Coelho Middle School
How many students attend Robert J. Coelho Middle School?
Robert J. Coelho Middle School has 574 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Attleboro, MA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Robert J. Coelho Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Robert J. Coelho Middle School is 15.9:1, which is 29% higher than the Massachusetts average of 12.3:1 and 1% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Robert J. Coelho Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Robert J. Coelho Middle School is White at 65.0% of enrollment, in Attleboro, MA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 54.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Robert J. Coelho Middle School?
Robert J. Coelho Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 34/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Robert J. Coelho Middle School rank among elementary schools in Attleboro?
By Resource Investment Index, Robert J. Coelho Middle School ranks #1 of 8 elementary schools in Attleboro, MA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Attleboro on the city page.
Is Robert J. Coelho Middle School a good school?
Robert J. Coelho Middle School earns 34/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 91% of Massachusetts schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Attleboro?
Besides Robert J. Coelho Middle School, Attleboro also operates Attleboro High (2,030 students), Cyril K. Brennan Middle School (599 students), and Wamsutta Middle School (593 students). See the Attleboro district page for the complete list.
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